Dr Aaron Belbasis, a distinguished global innovation leader at Aurecon, brings a wealth of expertise in technology innovation and strategic R&D in industry. With a rich background supporting various industries at different stages of the value chain, Aaron has firmly established himself as a trusted authority in the realm of emergent technologies and the strategies required to harness their potential.

As the head of Applied Research at Aurecon, Aaron plays a pivotal role in spearheading collaborative initiatives which shape how Aurecon partners and drives impact throughout the innovation ecosystem. Together with his team, they navigate the diverse technical disciplines, markets, and regions where Aurecon operates, shaping innovation that offers clarity and guidance in the ever-evolving landscape of emergent technologies and their respective solutions.

Aaron’s cross-disciplinary career is an ongoing journey that spans from pioneering blue-sky research in university labs, incubating tech solutions within startups, and driving scaled innovation through targeted research translation in various industries across the globe.